The average train between Cradley Heath and Reading takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Cradley Heath to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cradley Heath and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cradley Heath is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Snow Hill and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Cradley Heath to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Cradley Heath to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cradley Heath to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Cradley Heath and Reading is 136.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
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